C/2022 Y2 (Lemmon)
ephemeris date magn radius delta ra dec elong phase PA
Nearest approach31 Jan 202320.82.595 AU1.659 AU08h58m+40°31'157.0°8.5°183°
Perihelion22 Mar 202321.62.545 AU2.423 AU05h43m+37°39'85.4°23.0°87°
Today7 Jun 202322.72.660 AU3.654 AU05h26m+30°58'9.8°3.7°35°
C/2022 Y2 (Lemmon)- 2023-06-07
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The interactive orbit chart above shows the comet's path through the solar system and its position at the given date. Green and blue lines are shown perpendicular to the ecliptic plane: Green if the path is above the ecliptic plane, blue if it is below. (Left-click and drag to rotate the view; Right-click and drag to move the view; Use scroll wheel to zoom in our out.)

The orbital elements of C/2022 Y2 (Lemmon) are:

            e (Eccentricity)                : 0.8704430
            q (Perihelion distance)         : 2.5449870
            i (Inclination)                 : 165.90700
            Ω (Longitude of ascending node) : 216.34960
            ω (Argument of perihelion)      : 105.56020
            L (Longitude of perihelion)     : 290.33096
            B (Latitude of perihelion)      : 13.56640
            T (Time of perihelion passage)  : 2460026.15870
            P (Orbital period in years)     : 87.06

            Epoch                           : 2023 Jun 07
            Reference                       : MPEC 2023-L10

            Classification(s):              : Halley type (P < 200 years)
        

The light curve chart below shows the estimated development of the comet's magnitude. Blue and black dots are visual and photometric CCD observations respectively from COBS or the MPC. The light curve is based on the absolute magnitude and slope parameter as calculated from the original MPEC, or the latest values provided by the minor planet center. (15.60 + 5 log[∆] + 10.00 log[r]).


The all-sky chart below shows the path of the comet over the same period as the light curve. The comet's current position is marked yellow.